10 PM Quiz: January 23, 2018
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1. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve scheme”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- Nagarjunasagar receives rains from the southwest monsoon.
- Southern tropical dry mixed deciduous forest is the main types of forest biomes in the reserve.
- The reservoir is spread in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Statement 1 is correct. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts, Kurnool District, Prakasam District, Guntur District, Nalgonda District and Mahbubnagar district. Nagarjunasagar receives rains from the southwest monsoon which is active from second half of June to the end of September. After a dry spell of one month during October, the northeast monsoon becomes active. The wildlife is generally confined to plateaues during monsoon and in valleys during summer.
Statement 2 is correct. The main types of forest biomes in the reserve are: southern tropical dry mixed deciduous forest, Hardwickic forest and Deccan thorn scrub forests with much Euphorbia scrub.
Statement 3 is correct. The reservoir is spread in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
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Statement 1 is correct. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in India. The reserve spreads over five districts, Kurnool District, Prakasam District, Guntur District, Nalgonda District and Mahbubnagar district. Nagarjunasagar receives rains from the southwest monsoon which is active from second half of June to the end of September. After a dry spell of one month during October, the northeast monsoon becomes active. The wildlife is generally confined to plateaues during monsoon and in valleys during summer.
Statement 2 is correct. The main types of forest biomes in the reserve are: southern tropical dry mixed deciduous forest, Hardwickic forest and Deccan thorn scrub forests with much Euphorbia scrub.
Statement 3 is correct. The reservoir is spread in the State of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Question 2 of 6
2. Question
1 pointsWith reference to NASA’s new probe “Parker solar probe”, recently in news, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The probe will study the outer atmosphere of the sun, known as the corona.
- Delta IV-Heavy with Upper Stage will be its launch vehicle.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. ‘Parker Solar Probe will travel through the sun’s atmosphere, closer to the surface than any spacecraft before it, facing brutal heat and radiation conditions and ultimately providing humanity with the closest-ever observations of a star.’ The probe will study the outer atmosphere of the sun, known as the corona.
Statement 2 is correct. Delta IV-Heavy with Upper Stage will be its launch vehicle.
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Statement 1 is correct. ‘Parker Solar Probe will travel through the sun’s atmosphere, closer to the surface than any spacecraft before it, facing brutal heat and radiation conditions and ultimately providing humanity with the closest-ever observations of a star.’ The probe will study the outer atmosphere of the sun, known as the corona.
Statement 2 is correct. Delta IV-Heavy with Upper Stage will be its launch vehicle.
- Question 3 of 6
3. Question
1 pointsWith reference to “Great barrier reef”, which of the following statement is/are correct?
- The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system.
- The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
- This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres.
Statement 2 is correct. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Statement 3 is correct. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
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Statement 1 is correct. The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 2,300 kilometres over an area of approximately 344,400 square kilometres.
Statement 2 is correct. The reef is located in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.
Statement 3 is correct. The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from outer space and is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. This reef structure is composed of and built by billions of tiny organisms, known as coral polyps. It was selected as a World Heritage Site in 1981.
- Question 4 of 6
4. Question
1 pointsWith reference to One Nation, One Election, consider the following statements:
- The election commission has the authority to decide on the matter of simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies.
- The first election after independence in India which was conducted in the year of 1952 was conducted simultaneously.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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Election commission does not have the permission to decide on simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
This concept or idea is not new in India. After the independence and enforcement of constitution, the first election which was conducted in the year of 1952 was conducted simultaneously. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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Election commission does not have the permission to decide on simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and the Assemblies. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
This concept or idea is not new in India. After the independence and enforcement of constitution, the first election which was conducted in the year of 1952 was conducted simultaneously. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 5 of 6
5. Question
1 pointsWith reference to Agni-5 ballistic missile, consider the following statements:
- In case of a nuclear war, Agni-5 can be launched from anywhere and anytime.
- Once fired cannot be stopped, except by an interceptor missile.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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What makes it a great asset for India’s second strike capability in case of a nuclear war, Agni-5 can be launched from anywhere and anytime. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Agni 5 is a fire and forget missile, which once fired cannot be stopped, except by an interceptor missile which only the US, Russia and Israel have. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
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What makes it a great asset for India’s second strike capability in case of a nuclear war, Agni-5 can be launched from anywhere and anytime. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
Agni 5 is a fire and forget missile, which once fired cannot be stopped, except by an interceptor missile which only the US, Russia and Israel have. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
- Question 6 of 6
6. Question
1 pointsWith reference to offshore patrol vessel (OPV) ‘Vijaya’, recently in news, consider the following statements:
- It is the first ever offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by the Larsen and Toubro Shipyard for the Indian Coast Guard.
- It has been specially equipped with state-of art radar, navigational and communication system.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
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The second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by the Larsen and Toubro Shipyard near here for the Indian Coast Guard was launched. The first OPV, the country’s first-ever such defence craft to be built in a private shipyard, was launched in October 2017. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The indigenously built vessel ‘Vijaya’, equipped with state-of art radar, navigational and communication system, will be utilised for day and night patrol and surveillance, anti-terrorist, anti-smuggling operations and coastal security. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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The second offshore patrol vessel (OPV) built by the Larsen and Toubro Shipyard near here for the Indian Coast Guard was launched. The first OPV, the country’s first-ever such defence craft to be built in a private shipyard, was launched in October 2017. Thus, statement 1 is incorrect.
The indigenously built vessel ‘Vijaya’, equipped with state-of art radar, navigational and communication system, will be utilised for day and night patrol and surveillance, anti-terrorist, anti-smuggling operations and coastal security. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
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